What is the cheapest way to get from Forbach to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Forbach to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Forbach to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Forbach to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Forbach and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Forbach to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Bahnhof, Forbach and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Messegelände, Saarbrücken and Saarbrücken bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Forbach and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Forbach to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Forbach and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Forbach to Rotterdam?

The distance between Forbach and Rotterdam is 814 km. The road distance is 439.3 km.

How do I travel from Forbach to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Forbach to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 19m and costs €200 - €440.

How long does it take to get from Forbach to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Forbach to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forbach to Rotterdam bus from?

Forbach to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saarbrücken bus station.

Where do I catch the Forbach to Rotterdam train from?

Forbach to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Forbach station.

Train or bus from Forbach to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Forbach to Rotterdam is to train via Paris which takes 5h 19m and costs €200 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 47m.

Where does the Forbach to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Forbach to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Forbach to Rotterdam train arrive?

Forbach to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Paris Est station.

Can I drive from Forbach to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Forbach to Rotterdam is 439 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Forbach to Rotterdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Forbach to Rotterdam?

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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Forbach to Rotterdam - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Forbach to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Forbach to Paris Esttrain Ice
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
5h 19m
€208–434
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus FlixBus N846
8h 47m
€30–55
Drive 439.3 km
1. Drive from Forbach to Rotterdamcar 439.3 km
4h 35m
€80–115
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly
1. Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LUX - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 25m
€121–357
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Saarbrücken Hbf to Luxembourgbus L40
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Bruxelles-Centraltrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec
8h 25m
Train
1. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to MG Hbf /Europaplatztrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Rotterdam Blaaktrain
11h 30m
€96–165
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Saarbruecken Hbf to Mannheim Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane FRA - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 31m
€167–428

Forbach to Rotterdam by train and foot

2Weekly Services

5h 19mAverage Duration

€208Cheapest Price

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Distance: 814.1 km
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Forbach, France and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Forbach to Rotterdam Centraal via Paris Est and Paris Nord in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Rotterdam Central Station once daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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